Time to admit defeat!

I took the plunge and went electric last year, buying a Trolley which on paper seemed a good investment, (36 hole battery, attachments etc however several weeks after buying it developed several intermittent faults). After sending it for repair the wrong trolley was returned and as a result after much correspondence I was given a full refund.

Following a friends advice I invested in a second hand Powakaddy Freeway and it's been a good investment. My advice would be to buy a well known brand and go for a basic model with a motor and speed dial because like cars the more complex the electronics are the more likely it is to go wrong.

Providing you buy the basic models I don't think you'll go wrong with Powakaddy, Motocaddy or the GoKart as they have records second to none and parts are readily available if you need them unlike some of the budget trolleys which may be here today, gone tomorrow.
 
brendy said:
I would try one for another few rounds, one good round could well be coincidence. I carry and still manage to shoot reasonable scores most weeks, I tried a trolley and it made no difference over the 6 months I had it. Cleaning, storing and charging was a pain in the ass.
(Nevermind the combined damage they cause to the course in the wetter half of the year)
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Could be a coincidence but anything that stops my back acheing so much and from feeling so tired during/after a round is a bonus for me.
 
Sun Mountain Speed Cart for me. Both HID and I had electric trolleys including the last ones (Go Kart) and they were fine but things go wrong and the battery needs charging etc etc. Less manouverable too as they are heavy with the battery attached. The speed cart is a delight and so light to push BUT narrow tyres which some courses won't like in winter.
 
i was a proper lazy bazza this season and used a trolley and then a powered trolley.the mian reason for this was because i had bought a tour bag cheap and my boss has a powered trolley going spare,i took some stick for it but i found it kept me fresh and i could concentrate on my game more.

i have since went to carrying the bag again and tbh i'm still fit enough i don't mind anymore...........some of my best scores have been towards the end of the season and i found it was a pain in the ass when it was raining with the trolley,trying to go between pulling the thing and using the brolley.
 
I use the Twinline 3 and have had it for two years with no issues, tried electric but we didn't get on.
 
First proper trolley I had (... After the £10 s@#% Dunlop ones) was from the Powakaddy Twinline range.

You won't be disappointed. Very good trolleys.
 
To me it seems strange that anyone under the age of 70 or someone with a disability would even consider a trolley . The only slightly strenuous bit of playing golf is the carrying of the bag. I am 42 and not fit by any stretch of the imagination, but even i can walk with a few clubs on my back and stop ever so often to hit a ball. It seems that the rumours that golf is a game for fat lazy couch potatoes are well founded?
 
Luulox said:
To me it seems strange that anyone under the age of 70 or someone with a disability would even consider a trolley . The only slightly strenuous bit of playing golf is the carrying of the bag. I am 42 and not fit by any stretch of the imagination, but even i can walk with a few clubs on my back and stop ever so often to hit a ball. It seems that the rumours that golf is a game for fat lazy couch potatoes are well founded?
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It never used to bother me too much but my current job involves me being on my feet for 12 hours a day constantly lifting heavy things and bending a lot so my back takes a bit of stick.

I'd love to keep carrying all the time but when it's starting to affect my game I think it's best thing to do.
 
Luulox said:
To me it seems strange that anyone under the age of 70 or someone with a disability would even consider a trolley . The only slightly strenuous bit of playing golf is the carrying of the bag. I am 42 and not fit by any stretch of the imagination, but even i can walk with a few clubs on my back and stop ever so often to hit a ball. It seems that the rumours that golf is a game for fat lazy couch potatoes are well founded?
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Sorry but I disagree. After I was diagnosed with diabetes I found myself getting very tired when carrying and mentally I was kanckered by the 16th. Plust the fact in winter with a set or waterproofs, a couple of spare gloves, drink, food etc I felt more like a sherpa than a golfer. Got an electric trolley and never looked back. I can get as much extra gear in as I want (spare towels etc in the rain) and feel less tired able to concentrate better and enjoy it more.

That said in the summer I keep a carry bag in the locker for after work games. Its light, with a few balls and maybe a thin jumpber and I never mind carrying it. I had to swap back to a carry bag the other week after heavy rain all week and a temporary trolly ban and yet again felt knackered befor ethe finish. I play a lot of golf and can easiliy manage 36 holes in a day so it isn't a lack of base level fitness. The game is hard enough without making it harder. Why should there be such an ageist attitude to those using an electric trolly when for the majority its adding to their enjoyment of the game and making life simpler
 
HomerJSimpson said:
Sorry but I disagree. After I was diagnosed with diabetes I found myself getting very tired when carrying and mentally I was kanckered by the 16th. Plust the fact in winter with a set or waterproofs, a couple of spare gloves, drink, food etc I felt more like a sherpa than a golfer. Got an electric trolley and never looked back. I can get as much extra gear in as I want (spare towels etc in the rain) and feel less tired able to concentrate better and enjoy it more.

That said in the summer I keep a carry bag in the locker for after work games. Its light, with a few balls and maybe a thin jumpber and I never mind carrying it. I had to swap back to a carry bag the other week after heavy rain all week and a temporary trolly ban and yet again felt knackered befor ethe finish. I play a lot of golf and can easiliy manage 36 holes in a day so it isn't a lack of base level fitness. The game is hard enough without making it harder. Why should there be such an ageist attitude to those using an electric trolly when for the majority its adding to their enjoyment of the game and making life simpler
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I did say apart from those with a disability, which diabetes obviously is.
 
HomerJSimpson said:
Sorry but I disagree. After I was diagnosed with diabetes I found myself getting very tired when carrying and mentally I was kanckered by the 16th. Plust the fact in winter with a set or waterproofs, a couple of spare gloves, drink, food etc I felt more like a sherpa than a golfer. Got an electric trolley and never looked back. I can get as much extra gear in as I want (spare towels etc in the rain) and feel less tired able to concentrate better and enjoy it more.

That said in the summer I keep a carry bag in the locker for after work games. Its light, with a few balls and maybe a thin jumpber and I never mind carrying it. I had to swap back to a carry bag the other week after heavy rain all week and a temporary trolly ban and yet again felt knackered befor ethe finish. I play a lot of golf and can easiliy manage 36 holes in a day so it isn't a lack of base level fitness. The game is hard enough without making it harder. Why should there be such an ageist attitude to those using an electric trolly when for the majority its adding to their enjoyment of the game and making life simpler
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Luulox said:
I did say apart from those with a disability, which diabetes obviously is.
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No its not - its an illness.
 
40, fairly fit and use a trolley. Why? because I can. I prefer it and feel a lot fresher after 18 and especially after the odd 36 here and there.

I do carry on occasion and dont mind it but much prefer my electric trolley, gorjus tour bag and everything I need on hand :)

Horses for courses.

Back on topic, the twinline 3 can be had for a decent price if you shop around. Think I have seen it as low as 79.99

best I can find is http://www.snaintongolf.co.uk/product/638/powakaddy-twinline-3-push-pull-trolley
 
G1BB0 said:
40, fairly fit and use a trolley. Why? because I can. I prefer it and feel a lot fresher after 18 and especially after the odd 36 here and there.

I do carry on occasion and dont mind it but much prefer my electric trolley, gorjus tour bag and everything I need on hand :)

Horses for courses.

Back on topic, the twinline 3 can be had for a decent price if you shop around. Think I have seen it as low as 79.99

best I can find is http://www.snaintongolf.co.uk/product/638/powakaddy-twinline-3-push-pull-trolley
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Which is where I got mine from!!
 
G1BB0 said:
40, fairly fit and use a trolley. Why? because I can. I prefer it and feel a lot fresher after 18 and especially after the odd 36 here and there.

I do carry on occasion and dont mind it but much prefer my electric trolley, gorjus tour bag and everything I need on hand :)


Horses for courses.

Back on topic, the twinline 3 can be had for a decent price if you shop around. Think I have seen it as low as 79.99

best I can find is http://www.snaintongolf.co.uk/product/638/powakaddy-twinline-3-push-pull-trolley
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Too late I'm afraid!

Just ordered a twinline 3 in snazzy white!

I'm going to regret that after the first round when it's caked in mud!

Now time to start shopping for a cart bag.
 
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